As far as the OS is concerned, if Network.IsConnected is true, then it
is connected to the Internet. The OS doesn't know that it can't reach a
website. In a router case, it thinks that the router is the Internet.
There really isn't any other way to check besides a "ping" of some sort
to the outside. If you're checking for updates anyways, why would it be
a problem to appear to "phone home"? You'd have the same appearance
while you're checking for updates.
Stephen
Josh Hague wrote:
Hello,
How do I check for an internet connection with RealBasic?
Network.IsConnected does not work because sometimes the computer WILL
have an IP address, but will not be connected to the internet. Such
as, a router which disperses IP addresses, but which is not connected
to the web.
I tried to ping to test the web connection, but that would make it
look like the app is calling home without permission. Any suggestions?
Basically, doing an update checker for my applications. The
application needs to check for updates on launch, but not check if
there is no internet connection or no internet connection from the
local router.
Cheers,
Josh
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